EP1318039A1 - Öffnungsfähige Dachkonstruktion für ein Fahrzeug - Google Patents

Öffnungsfähige Dachkonstruktion für ein Fahrzeug Download PDF

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EP1318039A1
EP1318039A1 EP01204782A EP01204782A EP1318039A1 EP 1318039 A1 EP1318039 A1 EP 1318039A1 EP 01204782 A EP01204782 A EP 01204782A EP 01204782 A EP01204782 A EP 01204782A EP 1318039 A1 EP1318039 A1 EP 1318039A1
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transverse beam
roof construction
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open roof
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Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes Manders
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Inalfa Industries BV
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/02—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes
    • B60J7/022—Sliding roof trays or assemblies

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  • the invention relates to an open roof construction for a vehicle, comprising a frame mounted around a roof opening and a movable closure element connected thereto, wherein said frame at least comprises two guide members for the closure element mounted at opposite sides of the roof opening and extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and wherein the frame further comprises a transverse beam extending transversally to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and connecting the guide members while maintaining these at a fixed distance.
  • the length of the transverse beam defines the spacing of the guide members at their forward ends.
  • the guide members extend exactly in parallel to each other and are correctly positioned in relation tot the moving panel.
  • the guide members often do not extend in parallel and are not correctly positioned in relation to the moving panel.
  • the variations in the length of the transverse beam basically stem from two causes: firstly, tolerances on different raw material badges and, secondly, production tolerances. The sum of these tolerances mostly is bigger than the tolerance acceptable for the parallelism of the guide members.
  • an open roof construction for a vehicle comprising a frame mounted around a roof opening and a movable closure element connected thereto, wherein said frame at least comprises two guide members for the closure element mounted at opposite sides of the roof opening and extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and wherein the frame further comprises a transverse beam extending transversally to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and connecting the guide members while maintaining these at a fixed distance, characterized in that the transverse beam has an adjustable length.
  • the length of the transverse beam can be adjusted in such a way, that the guide members extend exactly parallel to each other.
  • the transverse beam comprises at least two parts connected by a bellows-like section.
  • the bellows-like section allows an easy adjustment of the length of the transverse beam within a limited range. Such a range does not need to be large, because the sum of the tolerances mentioned before mostly does not exceed two millimetres.
  • a bellows-like section then provides an uncomplicated, yet very effective solution for adjusting the length of the transverse beam.
  • a further preferred embodiment of the open roof construction according to the invention provides a transverse beam comprising a central part and two end parts separated therefrom by means of respective bellows-like sections.
  • the central part can be fixed to the roof of the vehicle, and next the two end parts may be positioned in such manner, that each guide member extends exactly in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and thus in parallel to the other guide member, while these are maintained at a fixed distance.
  • the transverse beam comprises an integrated upwardly opening water drain channel.
  • the (each) bellows-like section should be part of that channel, whereas the remainder of the transverse beam adjacent to said bellows-like drain channel section(s) comprises divisions separating adjoining parts of the transverse beam.
  • the transverse beam is divided into separate adjoining parts, which are only interconnected by bellows-like sections forming part of the water drain channel.
  • a preferred embodiment of the open roof construction comprises a cover plate covering the transverse beam for dimensionally stabilising the same.
  • the cover plate will be attached to the transverse beam, such that the length thereof is fixed.
  • An example of such a cover plate is a steel plate, which is strong and offers additional structural strength to the open roof construction, even when having a low weight.
  • An open roof construction for said vehicle comprises at least a frame mounted around said roof opening 2.
  • a movable closure element 3 for opening and closing the roof opening 2 is only indicated partially in dotted lines.
  • the frame comprises at least two guide members 4 for the closure element 3 mounted at opposite sides of the roof opening 2 and extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Further the frame comprises a front beam 5 extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and connecting the guide members 4 at their forward ends.
  • the front beam 5 comprises an integrated upwardly opening water drain channel 6.
  • Said water drain channel is intended to collect water dripping from the edges of the closure element 3 when occupying its position for closing the roof opening 2.
  • Drain tubes 7 connect to the drain channel 6 for discharging the water in a manner known per se.
  • figure 1 shows a cover plate 15 which can be mounted on top of the front beam 5. Its function will be discussed later.
  • figure 2 illustrating on a larger scale detail II in figure 1.
  • the water drain channel 6 comprises a bellows-like section 8, whereas the remainder of the front beam 5 adjacent to said bellows-like drain channel section 8 comprises a division 9 separating adjoining parts of the front beam 5, i.e. an end part 10 and a central part 11.
  • the position of the end part 10 may be chosen such, that the corresponding guide member 4 extends exactly in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (or, more generally, exactly in parallel to the opposite guide member 4).
  • the front beam 5 comprises one central part 11 and two end parts 10, each separated by a division 9 and connected by a bellows-like section 8.
  • the cover plate 15 preferably a steel plate, is applied for covering the front beam and maintaining it in the position with adjusted length. Therefore, the cover plate dimensionally stabilises the front beam 5.
  • mounting holes 12 in the guide members 4 and front beam 5 to be used when mounting said members to each other and to the roof 1 of the vehicle.
  • the cover plate 15 is provided with mounting holes 13 co-operating with corresponding mounting holes 14 of the front beam 5.
  • the invention is not limited to the embodiment illustrated.
  • the front beam may be provided with alternative means for adjusting its length.
  • telescopingly engaging front beam parts are mentioned.
  • the number of bellows-like sections may differ from two. Also just one bellows-like section or even three or more bellows-like sections may be applied.
  • the transverse beam can be one kind of beam, such as a front beam, end beam or alike.

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US10525801B1 (en) 2018-08-29 2020-01-07 AISIN Technical Center of America, Inc. Sunroof adjustable housing

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DE8715436U1 (de) * 1987-11-21 1988-02-04 Karosseriewerke Weinsberg Gmbh, 7102 Weinsberg Flachbauendes Schiebehebedach für Kraftfahrzeuge
EP0520523A1 (de) * 1991-06-27 1992-12-30 Vermeulen-Hollandia Octrooien Ii B.V. Schiebedachkonstruktion für Fahrzeuge
DE19529521A1 (de) * 1995-03-31 1996-10-02 Webasto Karosseriesysteme Wasserablauf am Rahmen eines öffnungsfähigen Fahrzeugdaches

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DE8715436U1 (de) * 1987-11-21 1988-02-04 Karosseriewerke Weinsberg Gmbh, 7102 Weinsberg Flachbauendes Schiebehebedach für Kraftfahrzeuge
EP0520523A1 (de) * 1991-06-27 1992-12-30 Vermeulen-Hollandia Octrooien Ii B.V. Schiebedachkonstruktion für Fahrzeuge
DE19529521A1 (de) * 1995-03-31 1996-10-02 Webasto Karosseriesysteme Wasserablauf am Rahmen eines öffnungsfähigen Fahrzeugdaches

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US10525801B1 (en) 2018-08-29 2020-01-07 AISIN Technical Center of America, Inc. Sunroof adjustable housing

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